Frozen Fix: Path of Exile 2 PC Performance Rescue

Troubleshooting Path of Exile 2 PC Freezing Issues

Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile 2, a Diablo-like action RPG, has encountered freezing issues for some players. These freezes sometimes necessitate a hard reboot. While an official patch is awaited, several workarounds can mitigate the problem:

Initial Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Graphics API: Experiment with switching between Vulkan and DirectX 11 at game launch.
2. V-Sync: Disable V-Sync in the game's graphics settings.
3. Multithreading: Deactivate multithreading in the graphics settings.

Advanced Solution (Courtesy of Steam user svzanghi):

If the above steps fail, this method allows for a less disruptive game restart, avoiding full PC reboots:

1. Launch the Game: Start Path of Exile 2.
2. Open Task Manager: Access your PC's Task Manager and select the "Details" tab.
3. Adjust CPU Affinity: Right-click on the POE2.exe process and choose "Set Affinity."
4. Disable Cores: Uncheck the boxes for CPU 0 and CPU 1.

This workaround prevents complete system freezes, enabling a task manager-initiated game closure and relaunch. However, you must repeat this process each time you start the game, or risk encountering further freezes requiring a full PC restart.

For more Path of Exile 2 guides and strategies, including optimal Sorceress builds, consult The Escapist.